Pattern of superficial venous arrangement in the cubital fossa of adult Jordanians

ABSTRACT

Objective: The cubital fossa is a common site for the withdrawal of venous blood for analysis, fluid and blood transfusion, and intravenous therapy. The superficial venous return from the upper limb follows a number of superficial veins which are extremely variable; these include the cephalic, basilic, median cubital and antebrachial veins and their tributaries. To determine the patterns of superficial venous arrangement in the cubital fossa of adult Jordanians